Lancaster by John Nichol
The story of the legendary Lancaster bomber and its brave pilots
'The epic story of an iconic aircraft and the breathtaking courage of those who flew her' -- Andy McNab, bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero
'A wonderful homage to one of the most iconic aircraft ever built: compelling, thrilling and rooted in quite extraordinary human drama' -- James Holland, bestselling author of Normandy 44
'Don't miss this very special book; it's so goodAn extraordinarily powerful tribute to the Lanc' that will leave you truly moved and humbled by the scale of what those young men endured night after night in that magnificent, faithful machine to defend freedom from tyranny. Lancaster is the book that they have always deserved.'
-- Rowland White * Bestselling author of Vulcan 607 *
'This remarkable, enlightening book... The human cost of these raids was enormous...The great strength of Nichol's book is that it takes us beyond the statistics. Through the words of the airmen themselves, it illuminates individual lives. The Lancaster was, and is, more than just an aircraft. She is 'a symbol of British freedom, a monument to all those who gave their lives in the war'. John Nichol's book is a fitting tribute to her and to all those who flew in her. -- Nick Rennison * Daily Mail *
'Thrilling...it is rich with moving stories of the young airmen. Lancaster has everything from the thunder of Merlin engines to the courage of the crews. It's bang on target.' -- Bill Todd * Sun *
'His work will appeal to those fresh to this particular branch of Second World War heroism.... Nichol tells a succession of human stories well and clearly. Lancaster leaves us marvelling yet again at the bravery, stoicism and sheer level-headedness of our forebears.' -- Simon Heffer * Sunday Telegraph *
'This book excels in the gripping descriptions of the raids over Germany. 'I can relate to the fear, exhilaration and desperation of battle,' writes Nichol, and this understanding helps him paint a vivid picture of the atmosphere inside the cramped interior of a Lancaster... With his readable style and impressive credentials, Nichol is certain to have another winner with this book.' -- Leo McKinstry * Spectator *
'A completely wonderful, brilliant book; surely Nichol's best yet! I was continuously drawn into the personal stories; it's an emotional roller coaster of a read and a brilliant tribute to the men who flew the Lancaster.' -- Clive Rowley, Squadron Leader and Former Officer Commanding, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
'Lancaster - The Forging of a Very British Legend is a brilliant and engaging read. A superbly crafted account which is visceral, thought-provoking, sad, funny and completely absorbing. I thought I knew quite a lot about the legendary Lancaster bomber, but this book showed the aircraft in a whole new light.' -- Andy Saunders, Editor, Iron Cross magazine
'A wonderful homage to one of the most iconic aircraft ever built: compelling, thrilling and rooted in quite extraordinary human drama' -- James Holland, bestselling author of Normandy 44
'Don't miss this very special book; it's so goodAn extraordinarily powerful tribute to the Lanc' that will leave you truly moved and humbled by the scale of what those young men endured night after night in that magnificent, faithful machine to defend freedom from tyranny. Lancaster is the book that they have always deserved.'
-- Rowland White * Bestselling author of Vulcan 607 *
'This remarkable, enlightening book... The human cost of these raids was enormous...The great strength of Nichol's book is that it takes us beyond the statistics. Through the words of the airmen themselves, it illuminates individual lives. The Lancaster was, and is, more than just an aircraft. She is 'a symbol of British freedom, a monument to all those who gave their lives in the war'. John Nichol's book is a fitting tribute to her and to all those who flew in her. -- Nick Rennison * Daily Mail *
'Thrilling...it is rich with moving stories of the young airmen. Lancaster has everything from the thunder of Merlin engines to the courage of the crews. It's bang on target.' -- Bill Todd * Sun *
'His work will appeal to those fresh to this particular branch of Second World War heroism.... Nichol tells a succession of human stories well and clearly. Lancaster leaves us marvelling yet again at the bravery, stoicism and sheer level-headedness of our forebears.' -- Simon Heffer * Sunday Telegraph *
'This book excels in the gripping descriptions of the raids over Germany. 'I can relate to the fear, exhilaration and desperation of battle,' writes Nichol, and this understanding helps him paint a vivid picture of the atmosphere inside the cramped interior of a Lancaster... With his readable style and impressive credentials, Nichol is certain to have another winner with this book.' -- Leo McKinstry * Spectator *
'A completely wonderful, brilliant book; surely Nichol's best yet! I was continuously drawn into the personal stories; it's an emotional roller coaster of a read and a brilliant tribute to the men who flew the Lancaster.' -- Clive Rowley, Squadron Leader and Former Officer Commanding, RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
'Lancaster - The Forging of a Very British Legend is a brilliant and engaging read. A superbly crafted account which is visceral, thought-provoking, sad, funny and completely absorbing. I thought I knew quite a lot about the legendary Lancaster bomber, but this book showed the aircraft in a whole new light.' -- Andy Saunders, Editor, Iron Cross magazine
John Nichol served in the Royal Air Force for fifteen years. On active duty during the first Gulf War in 1991, his Tornado bomber was shot down during a mission over Iraq. Captured, tortured and held as a prisoner of war, John was paraded on television, provoking worldwide condemnation and leaving one of the most enduring images of the conflict. John is the bestselling co-author of Tornado Down and author of many highly acclaimed epics, including Spitfire, Lancaster and Tornado, all of which were Sunday Times bestsellers. He has made a number of TV documentaries with Second World War veterans, written for national newspapers and magazines, and is a widely quoted commentator on military affairs.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781471180460 |
| ISBN 10 | 1471180468 |
| Title | Lancaster |
| Author | John Nichol |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Ltd |
| Year published | 2020-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 464 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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